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Article: Suicide prevention strategies: A systematic review

TitleSuicide prevention strategies: A systematic review
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Issue Date2005
PublisherAmerican Medical Association. The Journal's web site is located at http://jama.ama-assn.org/index.dtl
Citation
Journal Of The American Medical Association, 2005, v. 294 n. 16, p. 2064-2074 How to Cite?
AbstractContext: In 2002, an estimated 877 000 lives were lost worldwide through suicide. Some developed nations have implemented national suicide prevention plans. Although these plans generally propose multiple interventions, their effectiveness is rarely evaluated. Objectives: To examine evidence for the effectiveness of specific suicide-preventive interventions and to make recommendations for future prevention programs and research. Data Sources and Study Selection: Relevant publications were identified via electronic searches of MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and PsychINFO databases using multiple search terms related to suicide prevention. Studies, published between 1966 and June 2005, included those that evaluated preventative interventions in major domains; education and awareness for the general public and for professionals; screening tools for at-risk individuals; treatment of psychiatric disorders; restricting access to lethal means; and responsible media reporting of suicide. Data Extraction: Data were extracted on primary outcomes of interest: suicidal behavior (completion, attempt, ideation), intermediary or secondary outcomes (treatment seeking, identification of at-risk individuals, antidepressant prescription/use rates, referrals), or both. Experts from 15 countries reviewed all studies. Included articles were those that reported on completed and attempted suicide and suicidal ideation; or, where applicable, intermediate outcomes, including help-seeking behavior, identification of at-risk individuals, entry into treatment, and antidepressant prescription rates. We included 3 major types of studies for which the research question was clearly defined: systematic reviews and meta-analyses (n=10); quantitative studies, either randomized controlled trials (n=18) or cohort studies (n=24); and ecological, or population-based studies (n=41). Heterogeneity of study populations and methodology did not permit formal meta-analysis; thus, a narrative synthesis is presented. Data Synthesis: Education of physicians and restricting access to lethal means were found to prevent suicide. Other methods including public education, screening programs, and media education need more testing. Conclusions: Physician education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting access to lethal methods reduce suicide rates. Other interventions need more evidence of efficacy. Ascertaining which components of suicide prevention programs are effective in reducing rates of suicide and suicide attempt is essential in order to optimize use of limited resources. ©2005 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/87806
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2023 Impact Factor: 63.1
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 5.928
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dc.contributor.authorMann, JJen_HK
dc.contributor.authorApter, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorBertolote, Jen_HK
dc.contributor.authorBeautrais, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorCurrier, Den_HK
dc.contributor.authorHaas, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorHegerl, Uen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLonnqvist, Jen_HK
dc.contributor.authorMalone, Ken_HK
dc.contributor.authorMarusic, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorMehlum, Len_HK
dc.contributor.authorPatton, Gen_HK
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Men_HK
dc.contributor.authorRutz, Wen_HK
dc.contributor.authorRihmer, Zen_HK
dc.contributor.authorSchmidtke, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorShaffer, Den_HK
dc.contributor.authorSilverman, Men_HK
dc.contributor.authorTakahashi, Yen_HK
dc.contributor.authorVarnik, Aen_HK
dc.contributor.authorWasserman, Den_HK
dc.contributor.authorYip, Pen_HK
dc.contributor.authorHendin, Hen_HK
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dc.description.abstractContext: In 2002, an estimated 877 000 lives were lost worldwide through suicide. Some developed nations have implemented national suicide prevention plans. Although these plans generally propose multiple interventions, their effectiveness is rarely evaluated. Objectives: To examine evidence for the effectiveness of specific suicide-preventive interventions and to make recommendations for future prevention programs and research. Data Sources and Study Selection: Relevant publications were identified via electronic searches of MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and PsychINFO databases using multiple search terms related to suicide prevention. Studies, published between 1966 and June 2005, included those that evaluated preventative interventions in major domains; education and awareness for the general public and for professionals; screening tools for at-risk individuals; treatment of psychiatric disorders; restricting access to lethal means; and responsible media reporting of suicide. Data Extraction: Data were extracted on primary outcomes of interest: suicidal behavior (completion, attempt, ideation), intermediary or secondary outcomes (treatment seeking, identification of at-risk individuals, antidepressant prescription/use rates, referrals), or both. Experts from 15 countries reviewed all studies. Included articles were those that reported on completed and attempted suicide and suicidal ideation; or, where applicable, intermediate outcomes, including help-seeking behavior, identification of at-risk individuals, entry into treatment, and antidepressant prescription rates. We included 3 major types of studies for which the research question was clearly defined: systematic reviews and meta-analyses (n=10); quantitative studies, either randomized controlled trials (n=18) or cohort studies (n=24); and ecological, or population-based studies (n=41). Heterogeneity of study populations and methodology did not permit formal meta-analysis; thus, a narrative synthesis is presented. Data Synthesis: Education of physicians and restricting access to lethal means were found to prevent suicide. Other methods including public education, screening programs, and media education need more testing. Conclusions: Physician education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting access to lethal methods reduce suicide rates. Other interventions need more evidence of efficacy. Ascertaining which components of suicide prevention programs are effective in reducing rates of suicide and suicide attempt is essential in order to optimize use of limited resources. ©2005 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.en_HK
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